by Ilker | Apr 11, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
Algebraically, the nth root of a number can be calculated by using 1/n for its power. You can always use caret symbol (^) to find a certain power of a number, but doing this with a formula can be easier to read and identify in nested formula sets. Syntax =POWER(base...
by Ilker | Apr 11, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
You can always use caret symbol (^) to find a certain power of a number. However, doing this with a formula can be easier to read and identify in nested formula sets. Syntax =POWER(base number, how many times that base number will be multiplied by itself) Steps Begin...
by Ilker | Apr 11, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
Dissecting and organizing data doesn’t have to be challenging. You can quickly filter your data items with this method using a combination of formulas to determine which are unique items. Syntax =LOOKUP(2, 1/(COUNTIF(expanding unique list, original list)=0),...
by Ilker | Apr 9, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
Working with Excel’s coordinate system makes building data models extremely easy. You can retrieve the column index information of a cell using the COLUMN function and implement in other formulas. Syntax =COLUMN(cell or range reference you want get its column...
by Ilker | Apr 9, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
Working with Excel’s coordinate system makes building data models extremely easy. You can retrieve the row index information of a cell using the ROW function and implement in other formulas. Syntax =ROW(cell or range reference you want get its row number) Steps...
by Ilker | Apr 9, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
One perfect example of automatically cleaning up data in Excel is when working with name fields. You can separate first and last names (or actually any text with spaces) using this method. Syntax =LEFT(Full name, FIND(” “, Full name) – 1) Steps Begin by...
by Ilker | Apr 6, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
In need of quick money? Well, we can’t tell you how to get that, but we can show you how to use Excel to find out what you’re getting into. Use this easy method to calculate what you would be paying for that shiny new loan. Syntax =PMT(interest rate for...
by Ilker | Apr 6, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
Working across several workbooks with multiple sheets can be tedious. Furthermore, file names are dynamic and can be changed by your users. Use this simple trick to organize your data and label workbook details. Syntax =CELL(“filename”, reference which is...
by Ilker | Apr 6, 2018 | Excel Tips & Tricks
You can easily count the number of characters inside a cell using the LEN function. This function can be especially useful when identifying data types or creating validation rules. Syntax =LEN(text) Steps Begin by typing in =LEN( Select or type in the range reference...
